85089 Hwy 101 S. Florence, Or. 97439 541-997-8522 Fax 541-997-6211
www.honeymannursery.com honeymannursery@charter.net
Getting ready for winter
We are not sure what this winter will bring, but here are a few things that we do around the nursery and our own yards to prepare for the winter or to get ready for next spring.
• Plant spring flowering bulbs
• Plant cover crop in garden areas (crimson clover, fava bean & vetch)
• Cut back perennials
• Rake up leaves & use for compost (unless diseased)
• Trim summer blooming heathers
• Mulch beds
• Turn off irrigation systems
• Wrap outdoor pipes
• Keep fresh water & feed for the birds
• Apply zinc or some type of moss killer to roofs, decks & patios
• Apply lime to lawns & garden
• Have remay on hand in case it freezes. Remay is a light weight cloth that protects plants from the cold & wind (we stock it)
• Clean out storage shed (bring us your empty pots make sure all loose soil is removed and we will take them to the recyclers for you)
• Bait for slugs (hiding under wood, cardboard & pots
• Get those magazines out that have been sitting on the shelves thru the summer and do some reading or dreaming
• Note to self remember to buy wood pellets
• I’m sure there are things that I have missed, and I will remember later.
• Store tender plants that you want to overwinter (garage or cover area)
• Store outside furniture
• Transplant perennials late fall early winter
